Tushpa Haghtanak 2022

A deep Armenian red balancing dark fruit and freshness.

Haghtanak, meaning “victory” in Armenian, is one of the country’s distinctive indigenous red varieties. In the 2022 vintage, Tushpa presents it in a generous yet structured style. The wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation before spending seven months in Caucasian oak, adding depth, spice and texture while allowing the variety itself to remain at the centre of the wine.

The wine shows a deep violet-red colour, with aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant and ripe dark berries, layered with vanilla and gentle spice from the oak. The palate is full-bodied and fleshy, with integrated freshness and fine-grained tannins providing structure. The finish is persistent, returning to dark fruit with a subtle combination of oak and spice.

Founded in 1992 by Mihran Manasserian, Tushpa Wine Cellar is a family-run winery based in Taperakan in Armenia’s Ararat Valley. Its vineyards sit at around 800 metres above sea level, benefiting from a pronounced continental climate and clay-rich, sedimentary soils. Tushpa places a strong emphasis on Armenian grape varieties and a low-intervention approach designed to preserve the natural character of both fruit and terroir.